EU's electricity grid operators prepare for solar eclipse effect

European Union power grid operators are preparing for the potential effects of a total solar eclipse in Spain on August 12, expected to have a minimal impact on electricity consumption.

EU's electricity grid operators prepare for solar eclipse effect
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​The European ‌Union's power ​grid operators are preparing ‌to handle the effects the total solar eclipse ‌expected in Spain will ‌have on electricity consumption, European Commission spokesperson ⁠Anna-Kaisa ​Itkonen ⁠said on Thursday.

"Given the fact ⁠that it should be ​taking place towards the afternoon, ⁠its impact is ⁠not ​expected to be huge," she ⁠said.

The eclipse is expected ⁠to ⁠occur on August 12.

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